The state BJP chief will be announced within a couple of days. The suspense is likely to end finally. The saffron party sources say the higher ups have already decided on a name and it will be announced any time soon.
Telangana has been identified as one of the states where the probability of winning in state elections is high as per BJP sources. That's the reason behind considering various factors before making a final announcement, say party insiders.
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For now, state minister Bandi Sanjay, Eatala Rajender and DK Aruna are under consideration for the coveted post. One among them will be given the chief's post, say insiders.
The BJP top brass has already consulted with state BJP leaders regarding the issue. As the party has a strong presence in the state, they are on the look out for a dynamic candidate who can push the party to power.
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At the same time, it is considering various equations. It wants someone who can coordinate with leaders and take the party ahead.
But the top leaders are contemplating between old and new, BC, OC equations. As a Reddy is already a minister at the Center, that community might be set aside say party insiders. The political analysts feel they might go for a BC candidate to appease cadre.
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For now, there is anticipation about the party chief among the cadre and other party leaders. Incidentally, MPs are in the hope of grabbing the chief's post. Barring a couple of them, all other MPs are hoping to become state chief, say the saffron karyakartas.
Once the top leaders announce the state BJP chief, one leader would be inducted into union cabinet, say party insiders.